Posts Tagged ‘nixtamal’

Masa: How to Make

Masa: How to Make

Photo: Laurie Smith, www.lauriesmithphotos.com   Many centuries ago Mexican cooks discovered that as good as corn is when eaten fresh or dried, it takes on an exciting new identity when treated with a solution of wood ashes, burnt seashells, or... (Continue reading)

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Sacahuil de Olla

Sacahuil de Olla

Sue Torres, Julian Medina, sleepy me and Emmanuel Bastien heard my call for help and arrived at  my house close to 6 AM to put this sacahuil together. We cooked it in a caja china and ti was spectacular.  I... (Continue reading)

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Red Pozole with Pork and Chicken

Red Pozole with Pork and  Chicken

        My dear friend, Jim Dickson came from Schenectady to see me today and I made him pozole rojo. The pozole was delicious and the company even better.  My son Rodrigo,  my daughter-in-law Victoria and my granddaughter... (Continue reading)

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Corn for Masa, Tamales and other masa products.

Corn for Masa, Tamales and other masa products.

It constantly amazes me just how many people are into tamales these days.  My how-to video Tamales 1-2-3 has had over 72,000 viewers,   the recipes with the most hits in my new recipe section are for tamales and there are... (Continue reading)

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Food is Art

Food is Art

PAST EVENTS June 25, 2010, 6 – 9 PM Upcoming Last Minute Food is Art Event Food is Art is proud to announce a last-minute addition to its calendar of events. We invite you to meet and greet Susana Trilling... (Continue reading)